“But he who looks carefully into the faultless law, the [law] of liberty, and is faithful to it and perseveres in looking into it, being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be blessed in his doing (his life of obedience).”
James 1:25 (AMP)

NOVEMBER 28 - Realizing that He was the standard, not only for Israel but for the world, Jesus knew that without daily obedience (even in the little things), there is no life of reward. God searches the earth, looking for someone He can shower His blessings upon. God is a good God and desires to bless His children. We must understand, however, that God does not reward disobedience. We can see throughout all of Scripture how God resists those who choose the route of disobedience and rebellion.

The greatest pleasure Heaven ever receives is to be believed. There is no greater proof that we believe the Word of God than obedience to it. If we want to please God and receive the rewards He has for us, we must choose to obey.

The greatest seed one can ever sow is the seed of obedience…it harvests an abundant crop of reward. James exhorts us with these words, “…being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be blessed in his doing (his life of obedience). The life we desire lies within the seed of our obedience.

Father, I thank You that I refuse to bow my knew to the desires of my flesh. Instead, I surrender my life to Your Spirit, disciplining my body and causing it to come into line with Your Word.

Family Scripture Reading

Mark 4

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“Until the time came to fulfill his word, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.”
Psalm 105:19 (NLT)

NOVEMBER 27 - Just two or three presses of the buttons and poof! He could be on the website in no time, and who would ever be the wiser? But the young husband and father of two, through intense prayer and reading
of the Bible, consistent help from his church and a local Christian outreach program, had the ability to say “no” because he surrendered to God and mastered his flesh. There is no greater way to prove a man’s character than to observe his daily actions. Our actions reveal who we truly are.

As we go through life, we encounter many people who appear to be one way, but when they are alone, they are a completely different person.
We must understand true character is who we are when no one is looking.

Never forget…God sees all. He sees us when we go home, He sees us when we travel in the car, and He sees us when we are all alone. He looks upon every one of our actions. We cannot fool God! Although our outer, improved character may fool others, God knows the things we hide on the inside.  Satan attempts to lure the desires of our flesh and bring them out into the open. He is on a constant pursuit to bait our flesh in the direction of sin.

As we choose to surrender our lives to the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to deny what our flesh demands of us. We then have the ability to live a life that is pleasing to God.

Father, I thank You that I refuse to bow my knew to the desires of my flesh. Instead, I surrender my life to Your Spirit, disciplining my body and causing it to come into line with Your Word.

Family Scripture Reading

Mark 3

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Using illustrations from the lives of Biblical men and women, Dr. Thompson vividly portrays what it means to be a person after God’s own heart and how to do the necessary examining of your own heart in the process. He tackles the all-important topics of submission and covenant loyalty – scriptural concepts that are frequently shunned and swept under the collective rug in Christendom today.

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“Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Christ did.”
1 John 2:6 (NLT)
“Follow God’s example in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave Himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to Him.”
Ephesians 5:1-2 (NLT)

OCTOBER 1 - Our character is fashioned by every decision we make. Every choice, however insignificant, contains within it a series of consequences. There are times when we may make mistakes, stumble, and experience temporary defeat. Nevertheless, we must choose to rise above those disappointments, get up, and brush ourselves off.

Our example must be Jesus, whose character cannot be formed within us except by effort and daily practice. Teaching about such emotional issues as family, humility, and the workplace, Jesus realized that, however difficult, we need to exercise self-discipline and self-control by responding according to principle, not according to emotions. Circumstances themselves do not determine who we are, nor do they alter our character; it is how we respond that reveals who we really are.

Our lives are a result of the paths we choose to take. Life is a series of choices, not a series of chances. We can only sculpt our character into that of Christ by embracing Godly principles above human emotions.

Father, I thank You that I live my life as Christ did. I follow Your example in everything I do, loving others and following the example of Christ.

Family Scripture Reading

Matthew 12

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